Chronology and Time Measurement Terms

Aquarium

• A glass or plastic container in which fish and other animals and plants can live.

• A type of fish that lives in freshwater.

• A building where people can see land animals.

• A glass or plastic container for growing plants only.

Planetarium

• A type of telescope used for observing stars.

• A building or room in which images of stars, planets, etc. are shown on a high curved ceiling.

• A scientific instrument for measuring the distance to stars.

• A planet that is visible to the naked eye.

Chronic

• A condition that is temporary and resolves quickly.

• Continuing or occurring again and again for a long time; happening or existing frequently or most of the time.

• A sudden and severe illness that lasts for a short duration.

• A type of disease that is contagious and spreads rapidly.

Emporium

• A small local shop selling groceries.

• A large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles.

• A type of online marketplace for handmade goods.

• A warehouse for storing bulk items.

Chronicle

• A fictional story about a hero's journey.

• A description of events in the order that they happened.

• A summary of a book's main themes.

• A type of poem that tells a story.

Synchronize

• To cause things to agree in time or to make things happen at the same time and speed.

• To create a delay between events.

• To separate events in time for clarity.

• To speed up the occurrence of events.

Chronological

• Arranged in the order that things happened or came to be; using time as a measurement.

• A method of organizing information based on categories or themes.

• A technique used to analyze data without considering time factors.

• A way of presenting information in a random order.

Assessment

• The act of making a judgement about something; the result of an evaluation.

• A method of teaching that focuses on memorization.

• A process of gathering information without any judgement.

• An evaluation that only considers quantitative data.

Chronometer

• a type of stopwatch used in sports

• a watch or clock that measures time precisely.

• a device for measuring temperature

• a tool for calculating distances

Amendment

• A change in the words or meaning of a law or document (such as a constitution); a change made by the correction, addition or deletion.

• A formal agreement between two or more parties.

• A process of reviewing and approving legislation.

• A method of enforcing existing laws.